Automating file imports
If you have files in the same format that you regularly import, you can automate the process with a command prompt utility. The import process can create items in a new or an existing chart.
About this task
Series Import is a command prompt utility that opens Analyst's Notebook if it is not already open. It then automatically runs a named import specification to load data into the chart.
This utility allows multiple import specifications to be run without manual user intervention. A batch file (.bat) can call the Series Import utility as many times as you need. Your import specifications and batch file must be in the same directory as the SeriesImport utility.
Procedure
- Create import specifications by using the standard import wizard.
- Create a batch file that references your import specifications.
- From a command prompt, run the batch file.